User manual GERICOM SILVER SERAPH

[. . . ] August 1998 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by the manufacturer. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that might appear in this document. The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software or equipment that is not supplied by the manufacturer or its affiliated companies. [. . . ] [End]: Refer to your application software manual to find out how to use the [End] key to quickly move the cursor to the end of a line or to the end of a document. Some applications, however, automatically insert text while within a document, so depending upon the software you are using you may or may not need to use this key. [Del]: This key is used for editing text at either the DOS command prompt or the text within a document. Pressing the Delete key will remove any characters to the right of the cursor and then pull from the right the remaining typed characters. [Back Space]: While within a document, the [Back Space] key allows you to move the cursor to the left and simultaneously erase characters in its path. Note that this is different from the left arrow key, which will not erase any typed characters. The Function Keys Notice the twelve function keys at the top of the keyboard. The functions these keys perform vary with respect to the operating system and software in use. Refer to the appropriate software user's guide for more detailed information for function key definitions. vii Notebook user's Guide Embedded Numeric Keypad An embedded numeric keypad consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These keys have both numeric and cursor movement functions, which are labeled in blue on the keycaps. While holding down the [Fn] key, press the [F8] key to toggle the numeric keypad on and off. A second way is to temporarily deactivate the numeric keypad by holding down the [Fn] key when the Num Lock state is on. The embedded numeric keypad also supports cursor control functions in addition to control keys (3, 4, 5, 6, Page Up, Page Down, Home, End) found at the right side of the keyboard. You may alternately activate the cursor control keys by pressing the [Fn] key and the keypad key simultaneously. The cursor control function is printed on the front side of the numeric keypad. Figure 3-3: The Embedded Numeric Keypad 134 Chapter 5: The Power System Hot Keys for System Control The following table lists the hot key functions for the Notebook computer. Key Combinations 1. Decreases display brightness Increases display brightness Decreases display contrast (not available on TFT color display panels) Increases display contrast (not available on TFT color display panels) Switches among LCD, external monitor, and simultaneous displays. If the hot key combination is not activated the system will refer to the BIOS Setup setting Toggles the mute function on and off Toggles the embedded keypad on and off. Pressing this hot key combination will cause the system to enter "Save To Disk" mode. Pressing this hot key combination will cause the system to enter Standby mode. Pressing this hot key combination will cause the system to Suspend to RAM. 8. [Fn] + [R] vii Notebook user's Guide LED Status Indicators Located above the keyboard and on the LCD cover, the LED Status indicators inform you of the Notebook's current operating status at a glance. Upon activating a certain function, an LED next to the icon corresponding to that function will light until you deactivate that feature. Starting from the left, the LEDs above the keyboard are explained in detail below. Caps Lock Upon pressing the [Caps Lock] key, this LED will light indicating that the Caps Lock feature is engaged. [. . . ] Try using a system floppy diskette to make sure the operating system will load properly. If it doesn't, contact your support representative. * Answer: 134 Appendix A: Troubleshooting , The LCD Display ?Question: * Answer: I know the Notebook is on, but the LCD screen is blank. More than likely, the screen contrast or brightness controls are improperly adjusted or you've accidentally put the Notebook into Suspend Mode by pressing the Suspend/Resume switch. [. . . ]